Operations Manager (Dry Bulk)

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Operator for bulk carriers managed commercially by clients engaged in voyage charter/time charter/COA etc.
• Issuing voyage instructions to Master
• Liaising directly with the ships and the charterers
• Issuing and following up on payment of freight invoices / hire invoices to charterers
• Coordinating closely with Laytime Pic for Laytime matters and ensuring timely settlement of Laytime / Final Freight.
• Maintaining separate voyage accounts for each vessel
• Overseeing day-to-day commercial operations of ships
• Appointing and dealing with agents and inspectors on a regular basis
• Assisting in the settlement of disputes with charterers
• Maintaining a record of off-hire and ensuring that downtime is minimized at all times
• Checking voyage bunker requirement and co ordinating with Bunker pic for timely and competitive purchase of Bunkers.
• Monitoring ship’s speed and consumption and vessel maintaining performance records. Highlighting under-performance to Weather routing company / Commercial Team and ensuring that necessary steps are taken to rectify any under-performance
• Ensuring that ships are being operated as per CP
• Maintaining proper voyage records
• Preparing monthly/weekly reports as required
• Making sure to work and comply with the fulfillment of Standard KPIs
• Be creative and take active participation in Ops projects from time to time
• Ensure to use of the support system / Tech tools to Ops efficiency

Requirement

• University degree in Logistics or related discipline
• At least 8 year’s working experience in the shipping industry in operations, additional experience in other related commercial shipping will be preferable
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to accept new challenges
• Flexibility and ability to adapt and learn
• Team Player
• Reporting to Head of Operations